Tehran
Arriving in Tehran (IKA airport), to be met and greet and transfer to Hotel for rest. In the afternoon you visit Reza Abbasi Museum, which displays objects belonging to a period from the 2nd millennium BC to the early 20th century which corresponds to the end of Qajar period. Have Welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant with live Persian music. O/N Tehran.
Tehran-Shiraz (1 Hr. flight)
A half day excursion in Tehran Including Golestan Palace world (registered site in UNESCO world heritage), visit Iran National Museum with astonishing historical objects since the 5th millennium B.C to the 7 century A.D, After lunch, a short photo stop by Azadi Tower (Tower of Freedom), attending in Mehrabad Domestic airport to fly to Shiraz, the city of poet and literature. Upon arrival to Shiraz, you will be transferred to Hotel. Time permitting; walking around Qur’an Gate. O/N Shiraz.
Shiraz
A full day tour of Shiraz. Visit the Pink Mosque, Eram Garden, (world registered site in UNESCO world heritage), Karim khan Citadel (a residential – military palace of 18 century). Then visit Vakil Bazaar, and Saraye Moshir, where you can feel the daily life of people of Shiraz. After lunch, visit the tomb of Hafiz one of our most outstanding world famous poet. O/N Shiraz
Nasir al Molk mosque
Nasir al molk mosque, with colorful windows, high vaults and unique tile work, is the most eye-catching, and must see mosque in Shiraz. It’s from Qajar era and its construction took 12 years. The best time for visiting this magnificent place is 7-10 AM when you can take pictures and capture the beautiful dance of colors happening there.
Eram Garden
Eram Garden is the most awe inspiring garden in all of Shiraz. With beautiful areas and mansions, this is one of the nine World Heritage gardens in Iran. It belongs to Seljuqs era but there is no exact date for the construction of this garden. Visiting the 1000 year old Cypress and the Mansion in the middle of the Garden is definitely a worthwhile experience. This site is so beautiful that its a constant feature in most #ShirazPhotography pictures.
Vakil Bazaar and Vakil Mosque
This Mosque was built during Zand Dynasty ruling of Iran. A collection of delicate tile work, Calligraphy, Mosaic, Sculpture, and painting is the perfect representation of Iranian art. Morvarid (meaning pearl) Vault is the most popular part of this site.
Bazaar Vakil is the Legacy of King Karim Khan Zand and has been a World Heritage site since 1972. This site includes Mosque, Vakil Bath and reservoir.
Saraye Moshir is a place in which you can walk amongst the flowers and beautiful plants with local clothing and immerse yourself in the Qajar era. You can buy Shirazi Carpets, food, handcrafts and herbal extracts which are very beneficial to health and also copper products and other unique antiques, to bring back as souvenirs and help remember this incredible adventure for a lifetime.
Tomb of Hafez
Step into the world of Iranian poetry and in the resting place of the greatest Iranian poet, spend some time reflecting on the almost divine words of this great poet, admired by the likes of Goethe and Emerson.
The construction f this tomb date back to 1784. In a mysterious way no matter which page of the Hafez poems you open, you will find a wisdom that seems very unique to you personally, having this inspiring experience at his resting place can be the ultimate Hafez exprienece.
Shiraz-Yazd (500 Km Drive)
After breakfast, drive to Yazd, the city in the heart of desert. On the way to Yazd, visit two World Heritage Sites: Persepolis, the fabulous art of ancient Persia, and Pasargadae, the first Capital of Persian Empire and the tomb of Cyrus the Great. Also, visiting Naghshe-e Rostam (Necropolis), the rock tomb of four Achaemenian Kings and Sassanid reliefs. Arriving in Yazd, transfer to Hotel. A short walk around Amir Chaqmaq square, where our religious events happens from Safavid Dynasty to the contemporary period, and old streets of Yazd. O/N Yazd
Perspolis Shiraz
It was the glorious and magnificent capital of the Persian civilizations, built in 512 B.C. its a 2500 year old site. . One of the top archeological sites of the world.
Pasargadae
Legacy of the great Achaemenid era, it is the 5th iranian archeological site recognised by UNESCO. Cyrus the Great was killed in a battle in 562 B.C. and he was buried here. The resting place of Cyrus the Great… What else can anyone ask of a historical site.
Yazd
A full day excursion in Yazd including visit the Fire temple of Zoroastrians, and Tower of Silence, the grave yard of them. Walk around the old area of the city and visit Yazd Jame mosque, and Fahadan district to feel the desert architecture and culture of Iran, visit Zoor khaneh, a sport Place with thousand years of history. O/N Yazd
Yazd-Isfahan (300 Km Drive)
Visit the Dowlat Abad Garden and wind tower, with the highest wind tower in the world (registered site in UNESCO world heritage). Drive to Isfahan. On the way to Isfahan, visit City of Meybod to see a Caravansary with 400 years of history, Pigeon Tower, and Mud-brick ice house. Visit City of Naein to see the old Jame Mosque. Arrive in Isfahan. In the evening walk around Sio Sepol Bridge (33-Bridge) over Zayandeh Rood River. O/N Isfahan
DOWLAT ABAD GARDEN
At 33 meters high, The world’s biggest wind catcher is in this place. Pahlavan pour and Dowlat Abad gardens are two of the first sites in Yazd to be recognized as World Heritage, by UNESCO. Constructed at the end of Afshar Era, this is one of best places to visit in the ancient city of Yazd.
MEYBOD’S SHAH ABBASI CARAVANSERAI
The back-story is that one night Shah Abbas dreams that the world comes to an end at the year 1000 H. The King becomes deeply disturbed by this nightmare and thinks about how to ensure the survival of his Dynasty. So he vows to do free services for people, including building many Caravanserai for people to rest in between their travels, IF his dreams doesn’t come true ! So in year 1008 H, when he feels assured that his nightmare won’t come true, He starts building the caravanserai. 999 of them were built in the first year. In addition to visiting this historically magnificent place, you can taste delicious local food in the traditional restaurant located in this site.
Isfahan
A full day sightseeing in Isfahan including Khaju and Shahrestan bridges, visit Chehel Sotun Place, the reception palace of Safavid Dynasty and Naghshe-e Jahan (Imam) Square, the second biggest square through the world that is registered in UNESCO as World Heritage Site, including The Pavilion of Ali’Qapu, the palace of Safavid Kings, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, the private royal mosque, Abbasi Jame mosque and Traditional bazaar. Chehel Sotun Palace and Naghshe-e Jahan Square are registered site in UNESCO world Heritage. O/N Isfahan
Isfahan-Kashan (150 Km Drive)
Visit Isfahan Jame Mosque, a world heritage site with astonishing brick work. Drive to Kashan. On the way to Kashan, visit Abyaneh to visit red brilliant village. Then drive to kashan O/N kashan
Isfahan-Kashan (150 Km Drive)
After breakfast Visiting Fin Garden, a site which is registered site in UNESCO world heritage, and experience the beauty of Desert architecture of Iran by visiting Borujerdi and Tabatabaei Traditional houses. Then drive to the IKA airport for departure flight.
